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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel chides own decisions in addressing Russini fallout
Mike Vrabel admitted "difficult conversations with people I care about" were necessary to address photos were published of the Patriots head coach and a former Athletic reporter.,Vrabel's comments to reporters Tuesday come approximately two weeks after the New York Post published pictures of Vrabel ...
Report: Veteran QB Jimmy Garoppolo considering retirement
Longtime NFL quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is considering retirement, according to an NFL Network report.,Garoppolo, 34, is a free agent this offseason after serving as the Los Angeles Rams' backup quarterback the last two seasons. He's played in 12 NFL seasons since he was drafted in the second round...
Report: Patriots, Eagles 'likely' have deal for WR A.J. Brown in June
A.J. Brown isn't on the move yet, but the long-rumored trade target could be landing in New England this summer. ,ESPN reported Brown is "likely" to be traded to the Patriots from the Eagles in June, when the contract and cap ramifications are less severe for Philadelphia. ,Eagles general manager Ho...
NFL not reviewing Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini situation
An NFL spokesperson told ESPN that the league is not reviewing Mike Vrabel following the publication of photos of the New England Patriots coach with journalist Dianna Russini.,The league's personal conduct policy requires players, coaches and executives to avoid "conduct detrimental to the integrit...
NFL not reviewing Mike Vrabel-Diana Russini situation
An NFL spokesperson told ESPN that the league is not reviewing Mike Vrabel following the publication of photos of the New England Patriots coach with journalist Diana Russini.,The league's personal conduct policy requires players, coaches and executives to avoid "conduct detrimental to the integrity...
Mike Vrabel Skipping Patriots Press Conference Amid Offseason Controversy
Mike Vrabel will not attend the Patriots’ pre-draft press conference, fueling speculation amid the Dianna Russini story....
Patriots trade LB Marte Mapu to Texans
The New England Patriots traded linebacker Marte Mapu to the Houston Texans on Tuesday.,Terms of the trade were not disclosed, though ESPN reported the deal includes a swap of 2027 NFL Draft picks that gives a seventh-round pick to the Texans in exchange for a sixth-rounder.,Mapu is entering the las...
Former top defender Stephon Gilmore retires after 13 seasons
Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore formally announced his retirement on Thursday.,The five-time Pro Bowl cornerback over 13 NFL seasons didn't play in 2025.,"I have had an incredible 13 years in the League, and I cannot wait to see what this next chapter holds," Gilmore said on ...
Pats to exercise CB Christian Gonzalez's 5th-year option
The New England Patriots plan to exercise the fifth-year option for Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez, head coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday.,"Yes. If we haven't picked it up, we should pick it up," Vrabel told reporters at the league meetings in Phoenix.,"We want to make sure that we draft extre...
Report: Patriots plan to release backup QB Josh Dobbs
The New England Patriots plan to release quarterback Josh Dobbs after failing to find a trade partner, NFL Network reported Monday.,Dobbs has one season left on the two-year, $8 million deal he signed last March to become Drake Maye's backup.,Earlier this month, the Patriots re-signed quarterback To...
Early NFL Free Agency Winners and Moves That Stand Out
Breaking down early NFL offseason moves, including the 49ers adding Christian Kirk and key decisions by the Raiders and Patriots....
Five NFL Free Agency Predictions That Can Still Happen
Predicting where the biggest remaining NFL free agents could sign as the frenzy of free agency continues....
Favorites emerge to land Raiders' Maxx Crosby after trade fallout
The Las Vegas Raiders find themselves in an awkward situation after the Ravens backed out of a trade that would have sent pass rusher Maxx Crosby to Baltimore.,The Ravens agreed on Friday to send a pair of first-round picks to the Raiders for the former All-Pro. With Crosby off the market, many team...
Reports: Patriots signing All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to 1-year deal
The New England Patriots are signing veteran safety Kevin Byard III to a one-year, $9 million contract, according to The Athletic and NFL Network.,Byard, 32, is coming off his third first-team All-Pro honor last season with the Chicago Bears. He finished the season, his second with Chicago, with sev...
Reports: Patriots reel in WR Romeo Doubs on $80M deal
Wide receiver Romeo Doubs agreed to a four-year deal worth up to $80 million with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. ,Doubs, 25, had 202 catches in four seasons with the Packers and two huge playoff performances.,He nearly helped the Packers take down the Bears in Ja...
Reports: Patriots reel in WR Romeo Doubs on $70M deal
Wide receiver Romeo Doubs agreed to a four-year, $70 million deal with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. ,Doubs, 25, had 202 catches in four seasons with the Packers and two huge playoff performances.,He nearly helped the Packers take down the Bears in January with ...
Reports: Patriots sign DE Dre'Mont Jones, FB Reggie Gilliam
The New England Patriots agreed to a three-year, $39.5 million deal with free agent defensive end Dre'Mont Jones, NFL Network reported Monday.,Jones, 29, has 37.5 career sacks in 108 games (69 starts) over seven NFL seasons with four teams. He has 253 tackles, 87 quarterback hits, 47 stops for loss,...
Report: Patriots releasing veteran LB Jahlani Tavai
The New England Patriots are releasing veteran linebacker Jahlani Tavai ahead of the start of free agency, according to multiple reports Monday.,Tavai, 29, has one year left on the three-year, $16 million contract extension he signed ahead of the 2024 season. He's spent the last five seasons with th...
Reports: Bears acquire C Garrett Bradbury in trade with Patriots
The Chicago Bears acted immediately to fill their vacancy at center, acquiring Garrett Bradbury from the New England Patriots on Friday in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports.,The transaction would become official on Wednesday when the new NFL year starts.,The t...
Patriots sign QB Tommy DeVito to two-year, $7M deal
Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito agreed to a two-year contract with the Patriots worth up to $7.4 million with $2 million in guarantees, his agent told multiple outlets on Friday.,DeVito, a restricted free agent, was the No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart in New England behind Drake Maye and Joshua...